Join Rev. Russ This Wednesday Evening, April 24, For Spiritual Practice!

We often approach spiritual practices one at a time when we are learning them. This is a good approach as we learn how practices like prayer and meditation and visioning work. But these spiritual practices don't exist in isolation. Each compliments the others, and they all work together to uplift us in ways we often cannot see.

Tonight in our Wednesday Evening Service, I will be leading us through a three part spiritual practice process--meditation, then prayer, and then visioning. Each practice will build on the last to help us open our hearts fully to allow Spirit to show us the way forward in whatever area of our life we may be seeking guidance. It is my hope that you will see just how effective these practices can be when we combine them.

I look forward to seeing everyone in the Social Hall at 7pm tonight for some beautiful spiritual practice!

Much love,

-Russ

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